Memorial
Brixton Independent Church- WW1 (LOST)
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- Type of Memorial
- Sculptured / Cast figure
- WMR Reference Number
- 12123
- Description
- Portland stone statue of a winged figure of peace, flag in left hand and trumpet in right. Cherub to her left. The Brixton Independent Church was severely destroyed by enemy action in September, 1940. Worship ceased and the Church reopened as the Roman Catholic Our Lady of the Rosary Church in 1953. (See our references 76817-the replacement memorial, and 82012-the Roll of Honour)
- Inscription
- (Unknown)
- War
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Number Commemorated
- 85
- Died
- 85
- Maker(s)
Richard Belt, Sculptor
Percy George Bentham ARBS, Sculptor
- Costs
- c£1500
- Sponsor Type
- public
- Maintenance History
- During WW2 the church was heavily damaged and worship ceased. It was restored as an RC church and reopened in 1953, now being Our Lady of the Rosary Church.
Ceremonies
Unveiled
13 November 1921
Local Clergy/Dignitaries
Components
- Figures
Height: 8'
Made from: Stone - Portland
Condition: Unknown
- Carter Postcard Collection
- London's Open Air Statuary by Gleichen 169 Source: Image Library Published: Longman's Green & Co, London
- The Times 14 Nov. 1921 p.5 Memorial was unveiled by Sir John Benn. (1850-1922. Publisher . Member of London County Council 1889-1922. Liberal MP 1892-95 and 1904-Jan. 1910. Unsuccessfully contested Clapham Dec. 2010.) Richard Belt died before the completion of the memorial which was undertaken by P G Bentham.
- Survey of London v.26 Published:LCC 1960 Angell Estate